Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bocconei
ID:
128356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 5: 115 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127685

Common Names

  • Boccone's Hawkweed
  • Boccone's Hieracium
  • Hieracium Bocconei

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Description

Hieracium bocconei (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 0.3m with a spread of 0.3m. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers in spring and summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought and coastal conditions.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium bocconei is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium bocconei sub. devexicola Zahn
Hieracium bocconei sub. cornense Zahn
Hieracium bocconei sub. imhofii Zahn
Hieracium bocconei sub. bocconei

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium bocconei has yellow flowers with a single yellow center disk. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped with a white tuft of hairs attached. The seedlings are small, with a single round leaf and a single yellow flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium bocconei is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Propagation is best done by sowing the seeds directly in the garden in early spring or late summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Hieracium bocconei

Hieracium bocconei can be found in the Pyrenees and the Alps.

Hieracium bocconei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium bocconei?

Hieracium bocconei

Where is Hieracium bocconei found?

Hieracium bocconei is found in the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Hieracium bocconei?

Hieracium bocconei is an evergreen perennial with a rosette of leaves and a flowering stem.

Species in the Hieracium genus

Hieracium aragonense, Hieracium convergens, Hieracium claricolor, Hieracium criniculosum, Hieracium amphichnoum, Hieracium shoolbredii, Hieracium trachlosimum, Hieracium phaedrocheilon, Hieracium irasuense, Hieracium moravicum, Hieracium glaucopsis, Hieracium gigantum, Hieracium calliglaucum, Hieracium subfusciviride, Hieracium villattingense, Hieracium supernatum, Hieracium austurgilense, Hieracium cuspididentatum, Hieracium adspersum, Hieracium grandifolium, Hieracium hypochoeroides, Hieracium spathulatum, Hieracium stenolomoides, Hieracium berganum, Hieracium guthnikianum, Hieracium glanduliceps, Hieracium semianglicum, Hieracium amplificatum, Hieracium subacuens, Hieracium lanifolium, Hieracium sanguineum, Hieracium palenicae, Hieracium webbianum, Hieracium lugae-pljussae, Hieracium argospathum, Hieracium breconicola, Hieracium turritifolium, Hieracium sermonikense, Hieracium pedunculare, Hieracium parnassi, Hieracium exaltans, Hieracium ruminosiforme, Hieracium carpetanum, Hieracium subanfractum, Hieracium albiduliforme, Hieracium pallidivirens, Hieracium niveicuspis, Hieracium asteroloma, Hieracium pollinense, Hieracium azerbaijanense,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-88681: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.